Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

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Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands voted Thursday to delay their nation's general election from next year until 2024. Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said the seven-month delay was necessary because the nation is hosting the Pacific Games next year. Opposition leader Matthew Wale told lawmakers the move would cost people their right to vote in 2023.

Published 5 months ago · Honiara, Solomon Islands

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Reuters

Solomon Islands votes to delay election despite opposition

The Solomon Islands parliament passed a bill on Thursday to delay the next general election, over the objections of opposition party members who have accused Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare of a power grab.

5 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Solomon Islands to delay election as PM tells Australia to ‘get ready’ to fund vote

Manasseh Sogavare pushed for the election to be delayed, saying country could not host election and Pacific Games in the same year

5 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have voted to delay their nation’s general election from next year until 2024, a move that opponents say is a power grab and some fear

5 months ago·United States

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abc News

Solomon Islands to delay election, raising fears of unrest

Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have voted to delay their nation’s general election from next year until 2024, a move that opponents say is a power grab and some fear could lead to further civil unrest

5 months ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

Solomon Islands accepts Australia’s offer to fund elections then delays the vote

Two days after saying it was “foreign interference”, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has accepted Australia’s offer to fund the national elections.

5 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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